William Combe Collection

Johnny in robes talking with Dons at Oxford University, while other scholars and students buy corn from grocers
FLO4999608 Johnny in robes talking with Dons at Oxford University, while other scholars and students buy corn from grocers and molest maids

Dr Syntax
3732555 Dr Syntax; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Dr. Syntax, a comic character created by William Combe and the cartoonist Thomas Rowlandson, flirting with a milkmaid)

Dr Syntax
3732536 Dr Syntax; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Dr. Syntax, a comic character created by William Combe and the cartoonist Thomas Rowlandson, flirting with a milkmaid)

The Tour of Dr Syntax in Search of the Picturesque
5616081 The Tour of Dr Syntax in Search of the Picturesque; (add.info.: Illustration from 'The Tour of Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque' by William Combe (1742-1823)

Dr Syntax set upon by footpads
5307961 Dr Syntax set upon by footpads.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Dr Syntax set upon by footpads. Dr Syntax is a comic character created by William Combe)

The Tour of Dr Syntax in Search of the Picturesque
5616248 The Tour of Dr Syntax in Search of the Picturesque; (add.info.: Illustration from 'The Tour of Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque' by William Combe (1742-1823)

The Tour of Dr Syntax in Search of the Picturesque
5616238 The Tour of Dr Syntax in Search of the Picturesque; (add.info.: Illustration from 'The Tour of Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque' by William Combe (1742-1823)

The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850
3477986 The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the fictional character of Dr Syntax. Dr Syntax was created by William Combe (1742-1823)

The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850
3477983 The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the fictional character of Dr Syntax with the Squire, his wife and sister)

The Tour of Dr Syntax in Search of the Picturesque
5616281 The Tour of Dr Syntax in Search of the Picturesque; (add.info.: Illustration from 'The Tour of Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque' by William Combe (1742-1823)

The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850
3478971 The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the fictional character of Dr Syntax. Dr Syntax was created by William Combe (1742-1823)

The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850
3478970 The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the fictional character of Dr Syntax with the Squire, his wife and sister)

Johnny assaulting Lawyer Gripe-all in his office after being cheated of 100 pounds
FLO4999638 Johnny assaulting Lawyer Gripe-all in his office after being cheated of 100 pounds. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The History of Johnny Quae

Johnny and friends drinking and singing on a terrace overlooking the River Thames
FLO4999997 Johnny and friends drinking and singing on a terrace overlooking the River Thames. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The History of Johnny Quae

Johnny walking on the moonlit road to London. He has a backpack with violin, a book in his coat pocket
FLO4999594 Johnny walking on the moonlit road to London. He has a backpack with violin, a book in his coat pocket, and carries an umbrella

English gentleman carried in a sedan chair for an election, 1817 (engraving)
5912767 English gentleman carried in a sedan chair for an election, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info)

Young English gentleman gambling at Newmarket racetrack, 1817 (engraving)
5912765 Young English gentleman gambling at Newmarket racetrack, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info)

Young English gentlemen playing a game of billiards, 1817 (engraving)
5912764 Young English gentlemen playing a game of billiards, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info)

Revellers in costume at a masked ball in a large theater, 1817 (engraving)
5912763 Revellers in costume at a masked ball in a large theater, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Revellers in costume at a masked ball in a large theater)

Young student graduating from a boys school, 1817 (engraving)
5912747 Young student graduating from a boys school, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Young student graduating from a boys school)

Title page with calligraphic title and vignette, 1817 (engraving)
5912744 Title page with calligraphic title and vignette, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Title page with calligraphic title)

English gentleman flirting with the Fair Limonadiere in a cafe in paris, 1817 (engraving)
5912751 English gentleman flirting with the Fair Limonadiere in a cafe in paris, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info)

Sunday service in an country church, Regency Era, 1817 (engraving)
5912757 Sunday service in an country church, Regency Era, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Sunday service in an country church with lord of the manor in front pew)

English gentleman and ladies listening to a harpist at a ball, 1817 (engraving)
5912754 English gentleman and ladies listening to a harpist at a ball, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info)

Johnny thrown out of a sedan chair when the porters crash over a pile of stones in the street
FLO5000000 Johnny thrown out of a sedan chair when the porters crash over a pile of stones in the street. Night Watchmen with lanterns and rattles arrives

Johnny at a sporting finale: Johnny with candlesticks leaves three drunken hunters asleep in a dining room with empty
FLO4999844 Johnny at a sporting finale: Johnny with candlesticks leaves three drunken hunters asleep in a dining room with empty wine bottles and sleeping hounds

Johnny with a spendthrift: they lounge on a sofa drinking wine as a line of tradeswomen show dresses
FLO4999805 Johnny with a spendthrift: they lounge on a sofa drinking wine as a line of tradeswomen show dresses, hats and other finery. A servant closes the door on more sales people

Johnny with other patients in quack doctor Anodynes waiting room. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas
FLO4999759 Johnny with other patients in quack doctor Anodynes waiting room. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The History of Johnny Quae Genus

The orphan Johnny reunited with his father, Dr. Syntax. The old man has his feet in buckets of warm water to sooth
FLO5000046 The orphan Johnny reunited with his father, Dr. Syntax. The old man has his feet in buckets of warm water to sooth the gout. The bookseller, cook and Betty Broom look

Johnny and other revellers arrested by the Night Watchman after a riotous dance party in Covent Garden Chambers
FLO4999963 Johnny and other revellers arrested by the Night Watchman after a riotous dance party in Covent Garden Chambers

Johnny sneaking the maid Molly a glass of wine in the parlour as Sir Jeffery Gourmand sleeps at the dining table
FLO4999736 Johnny sneaking the maid Molly a glass of wine in the parlour as Sir Jeffery Gourmand sleeps at the dining table. Almost caught by another servant at the door

Johnny looking for work at a registry office for domestic servants. Men and women with monocles examining porters
FLO4999557 Johnny looking for work at a registry office for domestic servants. Men and women with monocles examining porters, maids and other staff

Johnny interrupts an argument between guests at a party in a Regency parlour
FLO4999921 Johnny interrupts an argument between guests at a party in a Regency parlour. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The History of Johnny Quae Genus

Johnny playing his flute at a sheep-shearing festival, surrounded by dancing country girls
FLO4999657 Johnny playing his flute at a sheep-shearing festival, surrounded by dancing country girls. Shepherds shear sheep in a barn and wash them in a pond

Johnny reading to Sir Jeffery Gourmand in his study. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson
FLO4999573 Johnny reading to Sir Jeffery Gourmand in his study. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The History of Johnny Quae Genus

English gentleman marrying his bride in a stately home, 1817 (engraving)
5912768 English gentleman marrying his bride in a stately home, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info)

English gentleman arguing with his wife over money, 1817 (engraving)
5912766 English gentleman arguing with his wife over money, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: English gentleman arguing with his wife over money in the dining room)

Young English gentleman arriving back home after the Grand Tour, 1817 (engraving)
5912759 Young English gentleman arriving back home after the Grand Tour, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info)

English gentleman, wife and children relaxing in the parlour, 1817 (engraving)
5912758 English gentleman, wife and children relaxing in the parlour, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: English gentleman)

Father Time showing men and women scenes from life, 1817 (engraving)
5912743 Father Time showing men and women scenes from life, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Allegorical illustration of Father Time with scythe)

Johnny gives a big party. Social event in a large mansion, with guests playing cards, singing songs, talking, dancing
FLO4999893 Johnny gives a big party. Social event in a large mansion, with guests playing cards, singing songs, talking, dancing, and socializing

Johnny in service to the portrait painter Carmine at his gallery. When alone
FLO4999876 Johnny in service to the portrait painter Carmine at his gallery. When alone, Johnny defaces the portraits with chalk and causes a furore

Johnny in service at a gentlemans club, serving wine to members while others gamble on card games at a large gaming
FLO4999845 Johnny in service at a gentlemans club, serving wine to members while others gamble on card games at a large gaming table

Young English gentlemen racing four-horse carriages on a road, 1817 (engraving)
5912762 Young English gentlemen racing four-horse carriages on a road, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Young English gentlemen racing four-horse carriages on a road)

English gentleman in his study hearing a case of poaching, 1817 (engraving)
5912756 English gentleman in his study hearing a case of poaching, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info)

English gentleman receiving a letter from his family, 1817 (engraving)
5912753 English gentleman receiving a letter from his family, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info)

English gentleman writing a begging letter in a decrepit parlour, 1817 (engraving)
5912752 English gentleman writing a begging letter in a decrepit parlour, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info)

Young English gentleman leaving his family to go on the Grand Tour, 1817 (engraving)
5912749 Young English gentleman leaving his family to go on the Grand Tour, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info)

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William Combe was a prolific writer and satirist, known for his humorous works that provided social commentary on the society of his time. In "The History of Johnny Quae Genus, " Combe takes us on a journey through various episodes in the life of the eponymous character. In one scene, we find Johnny dressed in robes, engaging in intellectual discussions with Dons at Oxford University. Meanwhile, scholars and students bustling around him are seen buying corn from grocers and even indulging in inappropriate behavior towards maids. This handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson captures the stark contrast between academic pursuits and everyday life. Another episode portrays Johnny working under Jacob Levi, a money lender. The illustration depicts him amidst stacks of papers as he navigates the complexities of financial transactions. Here again, Rowlandson's artistry brings to life Combe's witty narrative. One particularly amusing moment shows Johnny taking matters into his own hands after being cheated out of 100 pounds by Lawyer Gripe-all. With fury in his eyes, he storms into Gripe-all's office ready to confront him head-on. This comical encounter is vividly depicted through Rowlandson's handcoloured copperplate engraving. Amidst all these adventures, there are moments where Johnny finds solace with friends – drinking and singing merrily while overlooking the serene River Thames from a terrace. These scenes capture both camaraderie and joyous revelry against London's picturesque backdrop. But it is not just Johnny who experiences exciting escapades; other characters also come alive within Combe's writings and Rowlandson's engravings: an English gentleman carried luxuriously in a sedan chair during an election campaign; young gentlemen gambling at Newmarket racetrack or enjoying a game of billiards; revellers donning extravagant costumes at masked balls; students proudly graduating from boys' schools – each vignette offering a glimpse into the diverse facets of society.